Higher education is often viewed as the gateway to career success, yet in today’s rapidly evolving job market, a degree alone no longer guarantees employability.
While there have been active conversations about emphasising experiential learning and integrating technology into the curriculum, another key area for educational institutions is to focus on fostering leadership skills, a much sought-after trait for present-day employers.
For a long time now, we’ve known that social media – the access it opens up for young people and the power it can wield over their impressionable minds – is a double-edged sword
On 4 April, Swami Vivekananda Institute of Science and Technology (SVIST) organised a one-day workshop on 'Innovation and General Awareness in Ham Radio'.
The Tollygunge Academy of Folklore organised its annual two-day international seminar and convocation on 29 and 30 March. Hosted at the Jadavpur University, the theme of this year's seminar focused on 'Diversity of forms and customs in Bengali folk tradition'.
In a significant move towards preserving the historical and cultural heritage of India, The Asiatic Society, a renowned institution dedicated to historical and cultural research, has partnered with the Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development (iLEAD).
In recent years, India has witnessed a disturbing trend—a decline in PhD enrolments in national institutions. According to the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2021-22, the total number of PhD enrolments in India stood at approximately 2.02 lakh, accounting for only 0.5 per cent of the total student enrolment.
A compelling statistic from a UK-based AI competitive intelligence platform highlights that more than half of Fortune 500 companies from 2003 no longer exist. The reasons include failure to innovate, weak strategy, slow adaptability, misaligned marketing, dysfunctional corporate culture, and compromised product or service quality.
Kuhoo Mitra is an artist and illustrator with a passion for children’s books, Illustrated Nursery Rhymes being her first published work that showcases her illustrations and designs.
In today’s fast-paced world, technology isn’t just shaping industries; it’s also reshaping education. For women, especially those facing barriers to traditional learning, education technology (EdTech) is proving to be a powerful equaliser.
